Meet the Purple Umbrella Awards headline sponsor: Caterer.com
About Caterer.com
Caterer.com is the hospitality industry’s hiring partner, matching the right people with the right jobs. Our teams, technology and products help businesses reach the right hospitality people with their jobs and brand messaging. We’re built to find the right hires for future business success.
We’re also focused on supporting hospitality people through every stage of the jobseeker journey, which is why we collaborate with employers, industry bodies and charities to create content that empowers them throughout that journey.
Our mission is to highlight the vital role hospitality plays in the UK economy and culture. We believe in the innovation and resilience of the hospitality industry and its people. That’s why we stand with the industry, for the industry, now and towards a positive future.
Why are you sponsoring the Purple Umbrella Awards?
Caterer.com are delighted to sponsor the Purple Umbrella Awards. In a tough market that is experiencing an industry-wide skills gap investment in apprenticeships and future talent is crucial.
The opportunity to complete an apprenticeship at any age or point in your life is so important as it not only encourages young people into the hospitality industry, but also unlocks more choice and opportunities for someone who may be looking for a career change later in life.
We are proud to support all the incredible work that Purple Umbrella do to support the rising talent across hospitality apprentices. It’s exactly what the industry needs. Congratulations to all those shortlisted!
Why are apprenticeships important?
Apprenticeships are a great way to earn whilst you learn. Apprentices can earn valuable income whilst securing world-class training and qualifications at the same time. This makes the programmes much more accessible and offer a great way to upskill, and initiate or progress your career. They also provide an excellent alternative to the traditional university route.
A vast range of apprenticeships are available all over the UK, across wide range of industries and organisations, including five-star hotels, restaurants, pubs, cafes and bars. Plus, there are more being added every day.
Apprenticeships are a crucial part of the solution to tackling the hospitality skills shortage. All organisations are encouraged to offer apprenticeships in order to build their future workforce, nurture their growth and development, and drive greater retention.
